2019 Chevrolet Colorado problems, complaints & recalls

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints: 124
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 3
Fires: 4
Injuries: 9
Median mileage: 16,000 mi

Key facts

Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 46 of 124 complaints (37%).
Electrical System (24) and engine (23) follow.
Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 16,000 mi.
Owners reported 3 crashes, 4 fires and 9 injuries.
It ranks 3rd of 20 Chevrolet Colorado model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)	Complaints
Power train	45
Electrical system	23
Steering	21
Engine	20
Unknown or other	19
Fuel/propulsion system	9
Service brakes	5
Engine and engine cooling	3

When problems happen (mileage)

Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2019 Chevrolet Colorado complaints that list mileage.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC 4WD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/CC RWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC 4WD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆
2019 Chevrolet Colorado PU/EC RWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★☆☆

Recent 2019 Chevrolet Colorado complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Filed Sep 20, 2026FLSteering
September 18 2026 I was driving with my 3 grand kids in the truck when coming into a right curve the steering locked up causing me to go into on coming traffic. I yanked hard right and got it back in the lane. Felt like the truck cut off, pulled off side of the road looked it over didn’t see anything wrong checked the steering seemed ok. Drove slow got my grandkids dropped off had a 15 min ride home, did it again. Don’t feel safe driving it. Waiting for answers
NHTSA complaint #11765665 · source
Filed Aug 28, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain
When driving at a slow speed truck seemed to die down and not want to shift to next gears. Truck appeared to shake when pressing on the gas lightly.
NHTSA complaint #11760462 · source
Filed Aug 27, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain
The vehicle experienced severe transmission hesitation, rough shifting, and shuddering early on, which was brought to a Chevrolet dealership under factory warranty at 16,875 miles (April 2021). The issue was reproduced by the dealer at that time. The transmission has now suffered a complete failure at 97,277 miles, creating an immediate driving and safety hazard due to loss of propulsion while operating the vehicle. The failed transmission and vehicle are currently available…
NHTSA complaint #11760140 · source
Filed Aug 21, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain
Transmission is shuddering, I had a transmission flush done, and a tune up, and neither helped. I am concerned the transmission is going to go out while driving, especially in a busy intersection and cause an accident. I have had problems with the vehicle no accelerating when need going uphill to get out of the way of traffic when turning. Problem is duplicated every day until I can get it fixed. It has been looked at by a dealership and other personal mechanic shops. No…
NHTSA complaint #11758641 · source
Filed Aug 5, 202660,000 miNYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the fuel gauge went from full to empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump control module. The contact stated that his two son-in-law's vehicles, which were the same year, make, and model, also had the fuel pump control module failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to…
NHTSA complaint #11755005 · source
Filed Jul 23, 2026TXOther / Unknown
Failure of Torque Converter. Transmission flushed. May or may not work. Retest after 200 miles. If failure continues, replace entire Torque Converter.
NHTSA complaint #11752543 · source
Filed Jul 5, 2026AZBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
VIN: [XXX]. 2019 Chevy Colorado, ~115,000 mi. FAILED COMPONENT: Vacuum pump failed internally; debris damaged the exhaust camshaft. Pump is cam-driven with no shear pin, so seizure cuts brake assist AND sends metal debris into the engine. Truck/parts are at Chapman Chevrolet, Tempe AZ, available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: On XXX, brake pedal suddenly lost assist while my son merged onto XXX from [XXX]. Pedal effort/stopping distance increased with no warning - high risk of…
NHTSA complaint #11748346 · source
Filed May 18, 2026NJElectrical System
The infotainment system is not functioning. The screen will come on as I turn on the truck, then it goes blank. Sometimes it flashes and then goes black. I cannot use any of my apps or connect to Apple CarPlay. This has been going on for months now. I have complained to Chevrolet and the dealership. They have failed to provide a solution. This truck only has 35,000 miles on it. We can no longer take it on trips because we have no navigation, especially in areas where wi-fi…
NHTSA complaint #11738666 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology